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11/19/2009 10:43 AM  

Hi i am new to the forum and have been looking at GSP's for a while now. I am planing on using a pair for hunting in FL. The problem is it is hard to find breeders in FL. Does anyone know of any good breeders in FL.

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11/19/2009 11:21 AM  

There are three shorthair clubs in FL.  Here is a link to the clubs with contact info.  I would start their.  Also, you could visit dog shows.  Go and watch the shorthair ring and then AFTER they show their dogs talk to the folks there.  I say AFTER, because when you are getting ready to show a dog you do not want to be bothered, but afterward everyone will have plenty of time to talk to you.

www.gspca.org/General/memberClubs.html#FL (just scroll down to Florida) Other state clubs are listed as well.


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11/19/2009 12:56 PM  
Rijaro German Shorthaired Pointers
Rick and Janet Evans
PO Box 1435, Alachua, Florida 32616
Phone: (904) 462-0531
Health Clearances: Health Certificates, OFA, guaranteed against Genetic defects

I don't personally know them, nor am I an authority in any way, but someone in my local NAVHDA chapter has a female from them that I like a LOT. Earned her MH earlier this year.

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11/19/2009 1:06 PM  

Thanks so much for the responses hopefully something will come from it. They seem kind of hard to find down here. I have seen alot out of AL and GA but only a few out of FL

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11/19/2009 1:12 PM  
Of course, depending on where in FL you are, getting one from south GA may be an option.

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11/19/2009 1:37 PM  

Ya i live in South FL in West Palm Beach. So even South FL is far but dont think that I wouldnt go that far if I have too. I love the breed too much to not.

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11/19/2009 1:49 PM  

LOOK AT PALMGLADES GSPS THEY HAVE VERY NICE DOG

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11/19/2009 2:57 PM  
I have looked at Palm Glades and i really liked them I was hoping for something a little closer but they might have to do,
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11/19/2009 3:26 PM  

If you are looking for hunting dogs then I wouldn't start with show breeders.
If you are into versatile hunting you can check out:

 

http://www.vomsturmland.com/

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11/19/2009 4:16 PM  
Pixie I have to disagree on show breeders. I am not even sure what that statement means. In addition to breeding nice conformation dogs with health clearances, many hunt their dogs too. Mine come from a breeder that hunts first and shows second. I found her through the local GSP clubs. I am planning on breeding my girl (that is focused on obedience) and I consider my dogs to all be good hunting stock even though I only use my boy for the hunt stuff. The lines are strong hunting lines and frankly I have to pick and choose what I do with each of my dogs. The most important thing is that you buy your dog from a reputable breeder who gets health clearances and stands behind their dogs.

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Yellow Rose GSPs

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11/19/2009 5:52 PM  

Madrone is the exception to the rule...I would go with good field lines if you want a field dog...Sorry to disagree  We have a couple of good litters planned early spring, I know, we are in Ga.  But, can ship anywhere if someone does not want to take a drive:)


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11/19/2009 6:00 PM  
One important aspect of buying a pup is to buy from a breeder who does with the parents what you want to do with your pup,and they can prove it.
I am always saying, it is very difficult to breed a litter of GSPs that does not have a nose or point.But, this can only be the low end of a standard a hunting dog is held to.

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"Oh Crap, She's Up!"

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11/19/2009 6:06 PM  
Brenda - Ok, so I guess I was lucky with Madrone, but the point is I found Molly and Mark via the clubs and the show ring, and they do both with their dogs.

By the way, Brenda has some great dogs if you want a nice pup. Of course I am prejudice because I have a male (my boy Ringo) from Fritz.

Bev Quarles, the Pointer Sisters (Belle and Halo) and the Outlaw GSP (Johnny Ringo)

Yellow Rose GSPs

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"A dog has the soul of a philosopher." --Plato

"..It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.." --Samuel Adams
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11/19/2009 7:39 PM  
I think Bev was probably on the right track initially with her referral to the three Florida GSP clubs. Better that than starting a breeder war...There are several reputable breeders who are in Florida...Janet Evans certainly has some nice stuff out that is not totally show lines, Todd Knouff has good field/dual lines...more than one. Personally, I'd be more inclined to seek out a breeder with Dual lines than field or show but then, I too am prejudiced..

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